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National trends in hospital length of stay for acute myocardial infarction in China
(2015-01-20)Abstract Background China is experiencing increasing burden of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in the face of limited medical resources. Hospital length of stay (LOS) is an important ... -
Neoadjuvant treatment of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of pancreas with Imatinib: case report and systematic review of literature
(2014-08-06)Abstract Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare skin tumor, characterized by frequent local recurrence but is seldom metastatic. It is histologically characterized by storiform arrangement of spindle ... -
Butyrylcholinesterase genotype and enzyme activity in relation to Gulf War illness: preliminary evidence of gene-exposure interaction from a case¿control study of 1991 Gulf War veterans
(2015-01-09)Abstract Background Epidemiologic studies have implicated wartime exposures to acetylcholinesterase (AChE)-inhibiting chemicals as etiologic factors in Gulf War illness (GWI), the multisymptom ... -
Separating signal from noise: the challenge of identifying useful biomarkers in sepsis
(2014-03-17)Abstract Sepsis diagnosis remains based largely on clinical presentation despite significant advances in the understanding of underlying pathophysiology and host-pathogen interactions. The systematic review article by ... -
Cardiac thromboxane A2 receptor activation does not directly induce cardiomyocyte hypertrophy but does cause cell death that is prevented with gentamicin and 2-APB
(2014-12-17)Abstract Background We have previously shown that the thromboxane (TXA2) receptor agonist, U46619, can directly induce ventricular arrhythmias that were associated with increases in intracellular ... -
Meeting report: 2nd workshop of the United States culture collection network (May 19-21, 2014, State College, PA, USA)
(2014-12-29)This report summarizes the activities and outcomes of the second workshop of the US Culture Collection Network, formally an activity of the US National Science Foundation sponsored Research Coordination Network for a ... -
Prehospital intravenous access and fluid resuscitation in severe sepsis: an observational cohort study
(2014-09-27)Abstract Introduction Prompt treatment of severe sepsis in the Emergency Department reduces deaths, but the role of prehospital ... -
Factors associated with sterilization use among women leaving a U.S. jail: a mixed methods study
(2014-07-31)Abstract Background Despite the high rates of reported sterilization use among women who have spent time in correctional facilities, little is known about the context in which women in this ... -
Visual gene-network analysis reveals the cancer gene co-expression in human endometrial cancer
(2014-04-23)Abstract Background Endometrial cancers (ECs) are the most common form of gynecologic malignancy. Recent studies have reported that ECs reveal distinct markers for molecular pathogenesis, ... -
Combined meta-analysis of systemic effects of allogeneic stem cell transplantation and systemic sclerosis
(2014-03-22)Abstract Background Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) is a major factor of morbidity and mortality for allogeneic stem cell transplantation (aSCT). The skin and internal organ involvement ... -
TRIP-1 via AKT modulation drives lung fibroblast/myofibroblast trans-differentiation
(2014-02-15)Abstract Background Myofibroblasts are the critical effector cells in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis which carries a high degree of morbidity and mortality. We have previously identified ... -
Meta-analysis of molecular response of kidney to ischemia reperfusion injury for the identification of new candidate genes
(2013-10-24)Abstract Background Accumulated to-date microarray data on ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI) of kidney represent a powerful source for identifying new targets and mechanisms of kidney IRI. In ... -
Investment into the future of microbial resources: culture collection funding models and BRC business plans for biological resource centres
(2014-02-12)Through their long history of public service, diverse microbial Biological Resource Centres (mBRCs) have made myriad contributions to society and science. They have enabled the maintenance of specimens isolated before ... -
Regional pulse wave velocities and their cardiovascular risk factors among healthy middle-aged men: a cross-sectional population-based study
(2014-01-13)Abstract Background Both carotid-femoral (cf) pulse wave velocity (PWV) and brachial-ankle (ba) PWV employ arterial sites that are not consistent with the path of blood flow. Few previous ... -
Global catalogue of microorganisms (gcm): a comprehensive database and information retrieval, analysis, and visualization system for microbial resources
(2013-12-30)Abstract Background Throughout the long history of industrial and academic research, many microbes have been isolated, characterized and preserved (whenever possible) in culture collections. With ... -
An embedded multichannel telemetry unit for bone strain monitoring
(2013-10-17)Abstract An embedded telemetry unit for bone strain monitoring is presented. The telemetry unit is designed using commercially available components to lower design time and manufacturing ... -
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 viral protein R (Vpr) induces CCL5 expression in astrocytes via PI3K and MAPK signaling pathways
(2013-11-13)Abstract Background Neurocognitive impairments remain prevalent in HIV-1 infected individuals despite current antiretroviral therapies. It is increasingly becoming evident that astrocytes ... -
Activated protein C resistance in Behcet's disease
(2013-09-02)Abstract Behcet’s disease is a chronic multi-system disorder of unknown etiology with protean manifestations. Venous thromboembolism is more common than arterial thrombosis, with deep vein thrombosis being the ... -
The index of tobacco treatment quality: development of a tool to assess evidence-based treatment in a national sample of drug treatment facilities
(2013-03-15)Abstract Background Quitting smoking improves health and drug use outcomes among people in treatment for substance abuse. The twofold purpose of this study is to describe tobacco treatment ...